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116 Adjustments for Competition
Front Suspension Adjustments
20. Remove the push rod (33) from the fork damper.
21. Remove the piston base (31) or mechanic's
stopper tool between the axle holder (25) and
fork center bolt lock nut (32) while pushing
the fork damper.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the lock nut and fork
center bolt hole.
(25)
(31)
(33)
(32)
(25) axle holder (32) fork center bolt lock nut
(31) piston base (33) push r
od
22. Remove the fork damper assembly (34) from
the fork assembly (35). Remove the fork
from the vise. Remove the fork spring (36)
from the fork assembly.
(35)
(34)
(36)
(34) fork damper assembly (36) fork spring
(35) fork assemb
ly
17. Make the mechanic's stopper tool out of a
thin piece of steel (0.08 in (2.0 mm) thick) as
shown if you do not have the special tool.
18.
2.2 in (55 mm)
1.0 in (25 mm)
R0.30 in
(7.5
mm)
0.6 in (15 mm)
1.5 in (39 mm)
Push out the fork center bolt (30) from the
axle holder (25) of the slider by pushing the
fork damper. While the fork center bolt is
pushed out, install the piston base (31) or
a mechanic’s stopper tool between the axle
holder and fork center bolt lock nut (32).
19. Hold the fork center bolt lock nut and remove
the fork center bolt from the fork damper.
NOTICE
Do not remove the lock nut from the fork damper
piston rod. If the lock nut is removed, the piston
rod will fall in the fork damper and you cannot
reassemble the fork damper.
(25)
(31)
(32)
(30)
(25) axle holder (31) piston base
(30) fork center bolt (32) fork center bolt lock nut
14. Temporarily install the fork damper to the
outer tube.
15. Place the lower end (axle holder) (25) of the
slider in a vise with a piece of wood or soft
jaws to avoid damage.
NOTICE
Over-tightening the vise can damage the axle
holder.
16. Loosen the fork center bolt (30).
(30)
(25)
(25) axle holder
(30) fork center bolt
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